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Five-time Grammy Award-winner Karen Clark Sheard has just released her newest album, ‘Still Karen’, marking a crowning achievement in her storied career. This highly anticipated album showcases Sheard’s extraordinary range and versatility, promising to captivate longtime fans and new listeners with its blend of soulful and dynamic musical styles.
Spearheaded by the talented duo of Pharrell Williams and J. Drew Sheard II as executive producers, this musical endeavor promises to evoke the same timeless essence that first endeared fans to Sheard’s debut album, “Finally Karen.” With productions from J. Moss, Mano Hanes, and Anthony Brown and the esteemed Donald Lawrence serving as A&R Consultant, ‘Still Karen’ undoubtedly promises an unparalleled auditory experience.
J Drew Sheard II, the head of Karew Records label, expressed his intention to honor her debut album while curating this new record.
“Finally Karen was so iconic, so I brought back all of the major players that made record a hit and also added a few new contributors as well.”
“I pray that when people listen to Still Karen, they can be equally blessed by the music and the message. During the creative process it was important to us to create something that shines God’s love to anyone who listens and make it where it’s relatable to everyone. With 14 tracks to choose from, I truly believe there’s a song for everyone,” Sheard II said.
Full Track List
I Like It
Song of Praise
Make A Way
Completely Yours
I Won’t Complain
Trust In You
Hold On
Yes
Give It To Jesus
Look At Me
Live For You
Momma Told Me
Almighty God
Send It Down
“I’m so grateful for the Karew team, everyone at Motown Gospel, and all of the producers, writers, contributors, etc, we’ve worked with to make this release happen,” says Clark Sheard.
Other notable writers on ‘Still Karen’ include Anita Wilson, Charles Jenkins, Kierra Sheard, Marc Jay, and Paul “PDA” Allen. There are up-tempo songs of praise and worship ready for Sunday morning like “Song Of Praise” and “Send It Down”, traditional vintage gospel sounds reminiscent of Aretha Franklin like “Hold On” and “Yes”, songs of intimate worship, classic ballads like “Give It To Jesus” and “Completely Yours”, and urban funky beats like heard in “I Like It”, “Look at Me” and “Almighty God”.
“It’s been a while since I’ve released a solo project and I wanted to make sure that it was a special one for the fans. They have been asking for it, and I wanted to make sure that it was not only musically pleasing, but the message would cause someone to grow their faith in God. After listening to the album, if there’s even one person can say that they grew closer to God, overcame adversity or decided to keep trusting God more than before, then it will all be worth it,” Clark Sheard said.
‘Still Karen’ can be downloaded, purchased, and streamed on all streaming platforms.
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